Renown Health today announced that patients seeking Renown cardiology care can now conveniently schedule their appointments online. The new digital scheduling option is available for both new and existing patients, providing easier access to high-quality heart care across northern Nevada.
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for Nevadans and people across the nation,” said Brian Erling, MD, MBA, president and CEO, Renown Health. “At Renown, we believe everyone deserves timely, expert care for their heart. By making it easier for patients to connect with our cardiology team, we’re helping people take proactive steps toward longer, healthier lives.”
“This new online scheduling feature is one more way we’re improving access and convenience for our community, helping people get the specialized care they need quickly and easily,” said Rahul Mediwala, MD, MBA, CEO of Renown Medical Group. “Whether a patient is managing a chronic heart condition or seeking preventative care, we want to make every step, from scheduling to treatment to follow up, as seamless and supportive as possible. Our goal is to ensure that world-class cardiology care is easy to access for every member of our community.”
“People experiencing symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, or palpitations are encouraged to first contact their primary care provider,” said Marie McCormack, MD, Division Chief, Primary Care, Renown Medical Group. “Primary care providers can evaluate symptoms, provide guidance, and if needed, refer patients to a Renown Medical Group cardiologist for an appointment for specialized heart care”
“The Renown Heart & Vascular Institute team has earned the trust and gratitude of the community with more than 18,000 patients rating their Renown Medical Group-Cardiology providers an outstanding 4.9 out of 5 stars for care,” said Darcy Ohm, Administrative Director, Cardiology, who led the project. “Now patients can schedule their cardiology appointments online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with more than 35 cardiology providers at Renown Heart & Vascular Institute locations in Reno, South Reno, Carson City and Fallon, Nevada.”
Book a Cardiology Appointment Online
“One of the biggest advantages is that you can set an appointment when and where it’s convenient for you to do so,” said Sierra Kelly-Martinez, MPH, director of the Customer Engagement Center at Renown. “You can schedule that appointment whenever you want, at 9 o’clock at night, while waiting in line at the grocery store or during after school pick up.”
She added, “Renown is continually working to improve our patients’ experience with scheduling by making the process as smooth and easy as possible. By offering online Cardiology scheduling, patients can schedule follow-up care with their cardiologist and schedule cardiac-related orders their providers have placed for them, including echocardiograms or cardiac event monitors. MyChart is a powerful tool and a hub for patients navigating their health care, allowing them to easily see what is next in their journey and offering the convenience to schedule whenever they would like."
If you are new to the area or Renown Health, and want to book an appointment without a MyChart account, you can schedule at Renown.org/appointments for everything from Imaging to Pediatrics to Primary Care.
MyChart
MyChart is a convenient, online portal where patients can communicate with their doctors, view medications, request prescription refills, access test results, message their doctor, pay their bill, and now schedule appointments online.
To schedule an appointment using MyChart, you can:
- Log in to your MyChart account;
- Select “Schedule an Appointment” from the main menu or “Visits” from the top menu;
- Select a provider or reason for your visit;
- Answer decision questions on visit;
- Select a date and time from the available options;
- Enter the reason for your visit;
- Verify the appointment information and click Schedule.
Benefits of Online Appointment Scheduling for Heart Care
The online appointment scheduling tool is easy to use. Benefits include:
- 24/7 Access: Patients can book appointments at any time, from anywhere;
- Real-Time Availability: View real-time appointment slots and select a time that fits your schedule;
- Appointment Management: Patients can easily cancel or reschedule appointments with just a few clicks;
- Appointment Reminders: Receive automated reminders via email or text to avoid missed appointments.
Renown Health accepts most insurances, including Medicaid and Medicare. Prominence Health Plan is not accepted. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit renown.org.
About Renown Health
Renown Health is a not-for-profit integrated academic health care network serving Nevada, Lake Tahoe and northeast California. With a workforce of more than 8,000 employees, Renown has fostered a longstanding culture of excellence, determination and innovation. The organization comprises a trauma center, two acute care hospitals, a children’s hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, a medical group and urgent care network, and the locally owned not-for-profit insurance company, Hometown Health. To join the Renown Health team, visit renown.org/careers.
